2005 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BL55 GJF
2005 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 164,045 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2993cc
BL55 GJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 164,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BL55 GJF Mileage History
- 24/09/2021127,650 mi
- 14/09/2022141,288 mi+13,638 mi
- 08/09/2023148,698 mi+7,410 mi
- 03/09/2024152,228 mi+3,530 mi
- 18/09/2025164,045 mi+11,817 mi
Average of roughly 9,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL55 GJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 3 Series (BL55 GJF) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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